# grandMA remote vs Conversion Calculator Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Conversion Calculator Plus at 4.7 against grandMA remote's 2.4. Conversion Calculator Plus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 367). grandMA remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Conversion Calculator Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. grandMA remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Conversion Calculator Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conversion Calculator Plus has 15K ratings behind it against 367, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of grandMA remote's written reviews are positive against 69% of Conversion Calculator Plus's.

grandMA remote ships an update every 3 months, Conversion Calculator Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | grandMA remote | Conversion Calculator Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandma-remote/id305975384/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversion-calculator-plus/id1113920724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 367 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [MA Lighting Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/305975387) | [Adysseus](https://appshunter.io/developer/447444997) |

## What reviewers say

### grandMA remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandma-remote/id305975384)

Control lighting consoles remotely from a mobile device. This app allows for intuitive operation of moving lights, dimmers, LEDs, and video, offering real-time feedback on attributes and positions. It's designed for flexibility across various entertainment applications.

**Highlights:** Remote control for grandMA consoles, Control moving lights, dimmers, LEDs, video, Real-time attribute and position feedback, Configurable for theatre, TV, touring, Supports up to 6 remote units per console, Intuitive and flexible operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for its intended purpose
- 👍 Handy app for lighting control
- 👍 Excellent control of console and event
- 👍 Fully functional and rocks
- 👍 Much easier to navigate than pocket pc version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work at all
- 🐛 Blank page, useless
- 🐛 Incompatible with version 3 software
- 🐛 Can cause rig to flick on and off
- 🐛 Tendency to crash the board

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work for iPhone 4.0
- Needs an update badly
- Wifi doesn't show up and renders it useless
- Blank page
- Incompatible with version 3 software for iPhone

**Requested features**

- Previous button in highlight function
- iPad version
- Better layout for iPad
- Go- button to go back in a sequence
- Make an app for Vista T2 lighting board


### Conversion Calculator Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversion-calculator-plus/id1113920724)

This app is a versatile unit and currency converter with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of conversion categories, including real-world and crypto currencies, with automatic exchange rate updates. Customize your experience with design options, dark mode, and adjustable home screen layouts.

**Highlights:** Unit and currency conversion, Supports 160+ currencies (real & crypto), Automatic currency exchange rate updates, Simple or carousel design options, Dark Mode support, Customizable home screen layout, Split screen mode on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads For One Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive conversions
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Useful tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Consent required for tracking
- 🐛 Update problems
- 🐛 Currency not updating
- 🔒 Forced to allow tracking
- 🔒 Forced to subscribe or view ads

**Reported bugs**

- Currency conversion not working
- App gets stuck on consent page
- Unable to get past ads/subscription page

**Requested features**

- Add running pace conversions
- Add shoe size converter
- Provide paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is grandMA remote free?

grandMA remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Conversion Calculator Plus free?

Conversion Calculator Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, grandMA remote or Conversion Calculator Plus?

Conversion Calculator Plus is rated higher. grandMA remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Conversion Calculator Plus averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do grandMA remote or Conversion Calculator Plus have ads?

Conversion Calculator Plus shows ads; grandMA remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, grandMA remote or Conversion Calculator Plus?

grandMA remote ships an update every 3 months, and Conversion Calculator Plus weekly. Most recently, grandMA remote was updated on September 22, 2026 and Conversion Calculator Plus on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*